The team at Chester White see their venue as, ‘the evolution of the neighbourhood bistro where great quality food, a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, great value and generous hospitality all come together’. “It is already hugely popular with locals who have been spotted coming in on a regular basis,” says Director Glen Bagnara.
New Bars
New Bars
The Ghanem Group has recently celebrated the opening of the group’s latest venture, Byblos Melbourne. The two level venue is located in Melbourne’s central business district within the new WTC Wharf dining precinct and builds upon the success of its sister business iconic Brisbane venue Byblos Bar & Restaurant.
Rock Lily is an intimate live music venue that’s got a taste for the hard edge of rock and roll and the sweet smooth side of tequila; the heavenly tipple that’s turning heads around the world. Off the back of the millions of dollars that are being injected into Sydney’s Star City casino complex it was only time before a new and exciting venue rose from the ashes, rearing its head to take stage on the Sydney bar scene.
Sitting proudly on the banks of the Yarra River and only a stones throw from Melbourne’s CBD, The Wharf Hotel is located in a prime area to capitalise on the recently developed waterfront precinct. “‘The Wharf Hotel is the only true pub on the Yarra River in the CBD. Enjoy the unique combination of a friendly local pub with waterfront views,” says Kylie Moncur Marketing Manager.
“The Treehouse aims to bring a new sense of wining and dining in North Sydney, says Bec Baker. “There is a real emphasis on service here with an awesome atmosphere to go along with it. From fresh herbs growing in the garden, to baskets of lemons and knick knacks, our bar aims to not only offer first class food and drinks but also bring back something North Sydneysiders (and those who make the journey over there) can start to get excited about.”
Brody Peterson’s latest Bondi venture is a little piece of North America smack bang on one of Sydney’s busiest ex-pat strips, and it’s proving to be a great concept.
The Redfern area is really starting to ramp up it’s offerings when it comes to food and drink, and The Fern is the latest new kid on the block. Julian Serna, of Pure Drinks Design, is behind the helm and the venue is showing its creative side mixing retro style themes and an eclectic mix of décor and design. On offer are sumptuous food treats that’ll sort you out from dawn till dusk and match up well to the drinks on offer.
Mosman, the really dark, dark side of the Harbour Bridge has finally got its own wine bar – and it’s proving to be a little hit. Open throughout the day, the Hawthorn turns it on at night time with a great drinks list (the first thing noticed was a German Riesling by the glass – rare to say the least in Sydney) and a passionate sommelier who is on the floor driving his products.
The latest addition to the Mornington Peninsula based group Iconic Hospitality (the team behind local venues The Social, Café 115 and The Bay Hotel) is the McCrae Pavilion.”A leisurely stroll from the beach, the Pavilion was once two separate ’50’s style beach houses that have been fully refurbished and united to create two unique experiences,” says Ryan Scoble, Bar & Beverage Manager. “In one house we offer modern and fun tapas style fare such as Yellow Fin Tuna with Squid Ink and Romesco, or our Beetroot Salad with Goats Curd and Ruby Grapefruit.” The other ‘house’ has been converted into a casual fine dining room with a focus on locally sourced produce.
It’s a bold move to open a drinking and dining establishment that gives pride of place to beer instead of wine, but that’s exactly what Masterchef stars Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins have achieved. Josie Bones, which opened in December 2010, is a haven of fine brews and nose-to-tail eating. The joint offers beer lovers a way to enjoy high-end ales outside of a pub environment paired to some of the best beer drinking grub any gastronome could ask for.
If Bourbon focused cocktails and a hankering for the Americas are your thing, then this is a place for you to certainly check out. Nathan Debritt is heading up this now ‘not so old’ Melbourne bar and is proud of the driving Bourbon influence that they’re showcasing to their guests and the reports are that the mix of drinks and food are really turning the tables with the humble little venue bustling from open till close.